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Eric Norwood
Suspect booked for murder in Sunday slaying: Phoenix police
A 41-year-old man is in jail charged with the shooting death of another man early Sunday morning in Phoenix, police said. Eric Norwood faces first-degree murder and other felony charges in the … more
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Medical coordinator Monica Rico prepares a blood pressure test for William Taft Cowan Jr. at the Circle the City mobile clinic in Phoenix on Sept. 12, 2023. (Photo by Sam Volante/Cronkite News)
‘Like a frying pan’: Extreme heat overwhelms Phoenix’s unhoused community
PHOENIX – Near the intersection of South 11th Avenue and West Jefferson Street in Phoenix, the heat is intense. For those who live along the street in tents and makeshift shelters, this heat … more
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Phoenix City Council last week unanimously approved an updated short-term rental policy based on a new state law passed last year, but many members lamented how much the state Legislature has tied their hands to regulate short-term rentals. (Independent Newsmedia file photo)
Phoenix adopts new short-term rental policy, but wishes state would give cities more control
The city of Phoenix has a new system for short-term rentals. It’s just not the system officials wanted. Phoenix City Council last week unanimously approved an updated short-term rental … more
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Maricopa County public health data show that as of Sept. 23, there were 295 heat-associated deaths confirmed with a similar number - 298 - still under investigation for causes associated with the heat.
Phoenix has driest monsoon since 1895 - at least
PHOENIX - After a summer of extreme heat, Phoenix is in the record books again. This time for notching a record for dry heat. The National Weather Service said the monsoon this year in the … more
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The Laveen Elementary School District is preparing for growth that will occur during the next decade. (Erika Juarez)
Laveen school district gearing up for growth
The growth of the Laveen area of Phoenix is not limited to housing and commercial developments but the school district as well. With a budget of up to $110 million, the Laveen Elementary School … more
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Man commits suicide during homicide investigation: Phoenix PD
A man committed suicide near 21 st and Glenrosa avenues Friday night during a Phoenix police investigation into the homicide of a 31-year-old woman, authorities said. A shooting occurred about 9 … more
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Former owner Jerry Simms’ retirement led to a turning point for Turf Paradise as new ownership paves the way for the track’s return. (Photo by Mia Jones/Cronkite News)
Hold your horses: Turf Paradise to resume racing, extend off-track betting
PHOENIX – Turf Paradise is back in the saddle. Ten days after announcing live racing would cease at Turf Paradise, and therefore off-track betting sites would shut down as well, the track … more
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Fundraiser spotlights pediatric leukemia trial
The sixth annual Gateway for Cancer Research Vino Con Stelle, co-hosted by Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Mr. Richard J Stephenson, is coming up Oct. 14. The fundraiser is an evening of wine under … more
Phoenix detectives are investigating a Thursday night collision in which a motorcyclist died.
Motorcyclist dies after being hit by car, Phoenix police investigate
A motorcyclist died after being hit by a car Thursday night near 19th Avenue and Indian School Road, Phoenix police said. A witness said the motorcyclist was riding south on 19 th Avenue and, … more
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The Family Investigations Bureau office is located on the second floor in the Family Advocacy Center. (Stella Subasic)
Phoenix Police unit tracks down the missing, unidentified
PHOENIX — “An elderly woman walked out of the house, with no water, no phone and she decided she was going to go hiking in the brutal summer heat. And she didn’t come home. Hours … more
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Felipe Moreno
Phoenix names new public works director
Felipe Moreno will begin his new role as Phoenix public works director on Monday.   Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton selected Moreno, the city’s assistant public works director, … more
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One Arizona student can win $10K in Barro’s Pizza tuition giveaway
Barro’s Pizza is partnering with Dr Pepper to award $10,000 to one Arizona student in the 12th annual Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway. more
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The Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability will join housing researchers from four Hispanic-serving institutions and community leaders to explore housing challenges, focusing on Hispanic and underserved communities in the arid Southwest.
$3M HUD grant launches Arizona Research Center for housing equity, sustainability
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded one of its first HSI Center of Excellence grants to create the Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability. more
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The Arizona Coyotes home season opener is Oct. 21.
Arizona Coyotes open Tempe season with Anaheim Ducks, offer fans mullet hats
The puck drops Oct. 21 at Mullet Arena in Tempe as the Arizona Coyotes begin another season complete with theme nights and giveaways. For example, fans attending the opener against the Anaheim … more
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Patrons are warned about the heat at the Desert Botanical Garden entrance, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Maricopa County heat deaths keep rising even as the weather turns cooler
 Confirmed heat-associated deaths in Maricopa County continue rising even as the weather turns cooler in the hottest metropolitan area in the U.S. This weekend's forecast calls for high … more
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Pet store with Phoenix, Scottsdale locations facing sexual harassment, discrimination charges
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges in a lawsuit filed Friday that Bark If You’re Dirty, a Valley pet store with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, violated federal civil rights laws. more
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Phoenix, Scottsdale Powerball tickets worth $50K, jackpot grows to $925M
Two winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold for the Sept. 27 drawing, but the big jackpot remained unclaimed. The winners were sold at the Circle K, 3441 Union Hills Drive in … more
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Freeway work slows traffic near Buckeye, Goodyear, Sky Harbor
Weekend freeway work will affect drivers along eastbound I-10 in the Goodyear-Buckeye area, and state transportation officials also said travelers should allow extra time heading to Sky Harbor … more
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A baby gets cared for at Hushabye Nursery in Phoenix.
Donation helps Phoenix nonprofit serve newborns addicted to opioids
The Del E. Webb Foundation has donated $100,000 to Hushabye Nursery to renovate approximately 1,000 square feet in their basement to create a new board room, two telehealth offices, two administrative offices, and one restroom. more
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The 5th annual Pumpkin Patch at Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix opens Oct. 18.
Pumpkin Patch season coming to Phoenix Desert Ridge Marketplace
Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix is getting ready to kick off its 5th annual Pumpkin Patch. more
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on Central Avenue in Phoenix sold for $18 million.
Phoenix hotel on Central Avenue sells for $18M
A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on Central Avenue in Phoenix is under new ownership. more
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President Joe Biden speaks about democracy and the legacy of Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain at the Tempe Center for the Arts, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Tempe.
Biden delivers Tempe speech, announces new ASU McCain Library
President Joe Biden paid tribute to the late Arizona Sen. John McCain Thursday while campaigning for a second term during a Tempe speech. The president announced “new federal funds” … more
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Not a lot is changing with the Valley’s housing market now with low supply, low demand and mortgage rates that haven’t been this high in more than 20 years.
Valley housing market remains stagnant
Not a lot is changing with the Valley’s housing market now with low supply, low demand and mortgage rates that haven’t been this high in more than 20 years. High mortgage rates along … more
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This FBI poster shows Jamie Yazzie, a Navajo woman who went missing in the summer of 2019 from her community of Pinon, on the Navajo Nation. Her remains were found in November 2021 on the neighboring Hopi reservation in northeastern Arizona. Yazzie's boyfriend, Tre C. James, was convicted Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in her fatal shooting. (Courtesy of FBI via AP)
The one-time boyfriend of a Navajo woman has been convicted of her fatal shooting in emblematic case
The boyfriend of a Navajo woman whose case was emblematic of a movement launched to draw attention to an epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women was convicted of first-degree murder in her … more
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